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New Australia coal projects to increase methane emissions by 19%

If 15 planned coal mining projects in Australia enter operation they would boost the country’s methane emissions from the dirtiest fossil fuel by nearly a fifth, according to an analysis.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2022 | 9:01 am

Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment

Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2022 | 3:53 am

Drive to bypass China in lithium refining grows in Australia

Pilbara Minerals Ltd. plans to build a demonstration plant in…

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2022 | 7:00 am

Rio Tinto reaches historic agreement with Juukan Gorge group

Australia said last week that it would strengthen laws to…

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 6:35 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Investors back overhaul of Australian mining sector following caves inquiry

Rio Tinto's legal destruction of ancient Australian rockshelters showed the mining sector was exposed to material investment risks without more reforms.

Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 8:54 am

Greatland unveils maiden resource for Havieron project

The gold-copper project, a joint venture with Newcrest, holds 4.2 million ounces of gold equivalent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2020 | 8:43 am

Lucapa finds another +100ct diamond at Lesotho mine

The D-colour, Type IIa white diamond is the fourth larger than 100 carat recovered from the southern lobe of the Mothae mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2020 | 6:00 am

New South Wales greenlights Russell Vale mine expansion

Project will deliver a net economic benefit to the state of up to A$174 million and create ongoing employment for 205 people.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 9, 2020 | 6:20 am

Rio Tinto should pay for sacred caves blast — inquiry

The parliamentary inquiry into Rio's destruction of a 46,000-year-old sacred Aboriginal site in May did not refer to what financial compensation the miner should pay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2020 | 3:53 am